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Locate Backup Files

You need copies of the /tmp/properties.sh files from the previous installation before you start the upgrade. These files contain passwords and other critical information.

This guide directs you to change a few properties, such as the Java property, in the new properties files. Otherwise, values in the new files must match properties of the installed environment including passwords. Errors can cause loss of the environment.

If you have not backed up the properties.sh files, find a secure remote location to store these files. Do not create backup versions in the /tmp directory, as this directory is volatile. Back up the properties.sh file on the following servers:

Important! If you have more than one server of any type, back up the properties file on each system. For example, if you have two Directory servers, back up the properties file for each server.